military action
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By law, a US president must receive Congress' approval within 60 days of notifying lawmakers of military action, or else cease hostilities.
From BBC • May 3, 2026
And the ability to translate military action into durable political outcomes is weakened.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 3, 2026
Von Wilpert has strongly criticized the prospect of unilateral military action, particularly regarding Iran.
From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026
WASHINGTON—President Trump said Wednesday that he and Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed a pause in military action in Ukraine during a phone call.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026
He had a breezy highway driving style, but when making any kind of maneuver he snapped into military action, pummeling the wheel with strong hands.
From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides
